Outer Canton, more commonly referred to as North Canton, is as inviting as its mother city. The more residential side of the Canton area, Outer Canton is a great place to live, work and raise a family. The school system is one of the highest rated in the state, and the options for entertainment are almost endless with such close access to the greater Canton area. Located 60 miles south of Cleveland, Canton is the county seat of Stark County, which offers a booming service area and excellent job and business opportunities.

The area’s close proximity to Interstate 77 and U.S. Routes 30 and 62 gives locals quick access and brings in a steady flow of visitors that keep the town thriving. Canton is perhaps best known for being home to President William McKinley and his famous front porch campaign, launched from his very own Canton home, that eventually won him the election. The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, which stands in his honor on McKinley Monument Drive in Northwest Canton, is a place of pride among the locals.

Outer Canton’s charming residential area offers homes of median value and exquisite design that cater to the city’s workforce and provide close access to the many shops and restaurants in the area. Notably, Outer Canton was the birthplace of the famed Hoover Co. The Hoover Historical Center is another piece of Canton’s past that locals hold near and dear. The cities motto, “Pride in the Past and Hope for the Future,” as well as the local high school’s motto, “Making Excellence a Tradition,” capture the heart of this exceptional town and its loyal residents’ desire to strive for the best.

Football is an important staple in Outer Canton and the surrounding area. Home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it is also home to the highly competitive and anticipated Viking Gridiron, in which only the best of the best of Outer Canton high school’s football stars compete each year. In recent years, Hoover teams have topped the Associated Press state poll seven times. If you are a football fan, you won’t be disappointed by the show these young and inspirational athletes put on.

Rich history, remarkable living conditions, close access to work and an endless amount of sights, thrills and attractions, make this area a coveted place to live. The restaurant and bar scene offers fine dining, modern clubs and bars to suit every partygoer’s wildest urges. Plenty of family restaurants, parks and fitness clubs, coupled with a focus on community-centered groups and activities, make Outer Canton an excellent place to raise a family.